Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Zürich
The Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Zürich (PBZ) is the public library of the City of Zürich, Switzerland. It operates a total of 14 branches. The PBZ financed primarily through contributions from the city government, with a small contribution from the cantonal government.
The library traces its founding to 1896 with the Pestalozzi Society, named for the educator born in Zürich and advancing his ideals. As of 2020, the PBZ system attracts about one million visits annually.
See also
- Zentralbibliothek Zürich: a dual-purpose university and public library also in Zürich
References
- ^ "PBZ – Verein PBZ Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Zürich". pbz.ch. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
- ^ Fassbend-Eigenheer, Ruth (1995). "Die Pestalozzigesellschaft in Zürich : eine Institution im Dienste der Volksbildung - 1896 gegründet". Schweizerisches Archiv für Volkskunde / Archives suisses des traditions populaires. 91 (1): 1–20. doi:10.5169/seals-117931.
- ^ "Schul- und Sportdepartement, PBZ Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Zürich, Betriebsbeiträge 2021–2023" (PDF). Stadt Zürich. 2020-06-01. p. 1.
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